The Newly Introduced Compulsory Vehicle Recycling Fee in Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to introduce a one-time compulsory vehicle recycling fee that will apply to motorists and vehicle owners. This is set to commence in 2026. According to the National Automotive Design and Development Council, NADDC, the fee is part of […]
Has Hushpuppi Been Released And Deported Back To Nigeria?
Has Hushpuppi Been Released And Deported Back To Nigeria? On December 27, 2025, a verified handle on X claimed that convicted internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi, has been released from prison in the United States due to good behaviour, and deported back to Nigeria. The post which has images of a man […]
Were Twelve Ivorians Arrested In Togo While Attempting To Organise A Coup?
Were Twelve Ivorians Arrested In Togo While Attempting To Organise A Coup? On December 14, 2025, an X user @Cecild84 made a claim that twelve Ivory Coast citizens were arrested in Togo while attempting to organise a coup. The post had an image of uniformed military men with the caption “🇹🇬🇨🇮12 Ivorians have been caught […]
CLAIM: FCTA Imposes Generator Noise Pollution Tax On Abuja Residents
CLAIM: FCTA Imposes Generator Noise Pollution Tax On Abuja Residents A page on X @TrendingEx has claimed that the Federal Capital Territory Authority, FCTA, now charges tax for generator noise pollution. The post, which had images of the notice and a man with his generator, was captioned “Just In: FCTA now charging Generator-Noise Pollution Tax […]
CLAIM: Ghanaians Can Travel Across Africa Visa-Free
CLAIM: Ghanaians Can Travel Across Africa Visa-Free An account on micro-blogging platform X, @zoomafrica1 claims that Ghanaian citizens can now travel to 54 African countries without a visa. The post which was shared on December 18, 2025, had the caption “BREAKING: Ghanaian citizens can now travel to 54 African countries without a visa” When this […]
Does Burkina Faso Have The Best Air Defence System In Africa?
Does Burkina Faso Have The Best Air Defence System In Africa? On December 14, 2025, an X user @alinaka claimed that Burkina Faso has the best air defence system in Africa. The post which had a collage image of Nigeria’s president, Tinubu and his Burkina Faso’s counterpart, Ibrahim Traoré, is captioned “Burkina Faso has the […]
Is Nigeria’s Current Unemployment Rate At 4.3%, The Lowest In Africa?
Is Nigeria’s Current Unemployment Rate At 4.3%, The Lowest In Africa? An X user @MasterBolaji has claimed that Nigeria’s current unemployment rate at 4.3%, is one of the lowest in Africa. Their post reads, “Nigeria’s current unemployment rate is about 4.3%, one of the lowest in Africa. This suggests that the average Nigerian has a […]
CLAIM: All The Soldiers In The Failed Benin Republic Coup Have Been Killed
CLAIM: All The Soldiers In The Failed Benin Republic Coup Have Been Killed On December 7, 2025, there was a claim on X, that all the soldiers involved in the attempted coup in Benin republic have been executed. The post which has the image of the coup leaders, is captioned “GOOD NEWS: According to reports, […]
Is This A Video Of The U.S. Military Arriving In Nigeria?
Video claiming the U.S. military is in Nigeria is false; analysis shows it is AI-generated. Nigerian troops remain in charge.
Was APC Chieftain Joe Igbokwe Kidnapped Recently?
Was APC Chieftain Joe Igbokwe Kidnapped Recently? On November 27, 2025, an X user @Ezepatricktwit1 claimed that an All Progressives Congress, APC chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, has reportedly been kidnapped along the busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The post which has a collage image of Joe Igbokwe, Nnamdi Kanu and Justice James Kolawole Omotosho was captioned, “Breaking: Joe […]
